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Eschscholzia caespitosa
Eschscholzia caespitosa Benth.
Tufted Poppy, Tufted-poppy
Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: esca
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An annual, usually with several 4-12 in. stems from a tuft of finely dissected, basal leaves. The solitary flowers have satiny-yellow petals.
The genus is named after Dr. J.F. Eschscholtz who lived from 1793 to 1831. He performed duties as a surgeon and naturalist with Russian expeditions to the Pacific coast from 1815 to 1818.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: CA Central Valley to San Bernardino & Orange Cos.
Native Habitat: Grasslands, dry flats & brushy slopes below 3500 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Sow seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1988 VOL. 5, NO.3 - Wildflowers in Bloom, Education and Tours, Poppies Brighten Barren Places, Pamel...Wildflower Newsletter 1989 VOL. 6, NO.2 - Wildflower Network Operates in Louisiana, Wildflower Handbook Published, Researc...
Wildflower Newsletter 1991 VOL. 8, NO.3 - Native Plants Provide a Wealth of Foods and Fibers, Letter from the President, A...
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eschscholzia caespitosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eschscholzia caespitosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eschscholzia caespitosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-06-02Research By: TWC Staff